Assistant Superintendent

L.F. Jennings; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Long term disability

AD&D

Job summary

L.F. Jennings, Inc.

in Falls Church, VA is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to oversee construction projects on site, focusing on safety, scheduling, quality control, and materials management while supporting the Superintendent to keep programs on track. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in general construction, a Bachelor’s Degree or trade school in a related field, and strong verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in general construction.
• Bachelor's Degree or Trade School experience in construction management, construction science, civil engineering or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, plans and contract documents.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee job site functions, including deliveries, quality control and field personnel.
• Ensure safety protocols are in place and followed.
• Coordinate tasks with field personnel and subcontractors to maintain schedules and timelines.
• Meet with foremen and subcontractors to address issues and stay on track.
• Maintain knowledge of construction plans, drawings, and contract documents for each project.

Skills

Construction management

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

L.F. Jennings, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our team in Falls Church, Virginia. We desire candidates with 3-5 years of experience in general construction. Previous experience in the northern Virginia region is a plus.

The Assistant Superintendent will assist the Superintendent to oversee, lead, and manage construction projects. This includes a focus on safety, scheduling, quality control, materials management, and production.

This individual will be responsible for...

• Overseeing job site functions, including deliveries, quality control and field personnel.
• Ensuring all safety protocols are in place and being followed consistently.
• Identifying and adjusting conflicts in processes, schedules and task sequences. Evaluate possible solutions and their impact. Report recommendations to Superintendent.
• Coordination and prioritization of tasks with field personnel to ensure that schedules and timelines are maintained.
• Coordination and prioritization of tasks with subcontractors to ensure that scope, schedules and timelines are maintained.
• Meeting with foremen and subcontractors as needed to stay on track and address any issues.
• Maintaining knowledge/understanding of construction plans, drawings, and contract documents for each project.

The best candidate will possess...

• Bachelor's Degree or Trade School experience in construction management, construction science, civil engineering or related field.
• Have prior experience as an assistant superintendent and/or building trade experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function well while in a stressful environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people in different roles.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Good understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Good understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, plans and contract documents.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.

Physical requirements include...

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Climbing ladders and stairs, stooping, bending, long periods of standing may be necessary.
• May need to lift moderately heavy items (40 lbs. or more).

L.F. Jennings, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including a strong bonus program, medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability, voluntary life insurance and AD&D, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer contribution.

Salary is dependent on experience and skill, but the salary range for the assistant superintendent role is between $76,000 and $110,000.

L.F. Jennings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.